Kirishima travel guide
The Onsen Resort located at the foot of the Kirishima mountains. Kirishima jingu Shrine
is one of the most beautiful shrines in Kyushu surrounded by forest.
You can enjoy hiking trails with spectacular mountain views and soak in volcanic hot springs
Where to explore
Kirishima Shrine
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One of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu, and is surrounded
by forest. The Shrine buildings are constructed in 1715 and
designated as Important Cultural Property of Japan.
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Kirishima Onsen
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Lying on the lower slopes of the Kirishima Mountain with a distant
view over Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima below. The area is made
up of over a dozen Onsen, of which the largest and best know is
Maruo Onsen.
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Black Vinegar in Kirishima
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The Fukuyama area along Kinko Bay is home to the famous
Japanese black vinegar. Over here, one can tour the old-fashioned
Tshubobatake which literally means a field of vinegar jars, witness
the traditional manufacturing process of the black vinegar, taste
and purchase the finished product.
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Kirishima

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Kagoshima-prefecture